Rep. Abe Hamadeh Introduces Bill to Codify Trump’s Executive Order on Election Integrity
Legislation Seeks to Cement Executive Action Amid Legal Challenges
In a bold move to shield the Trump administration’s sweeping election reforms from judicial interference, Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) introduced legislation Monday aimed at codifying President Trump’s recent executive order, Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections.
The March 25 executive order mandates a series of federal measures to secure the electoral process, including voter ID requirements, proof of citizenship for voter registration, strengthened voting system standards, and enforcement against states accepting mail-in ballots after Election Day. It also targets the influence of foreign money and seeks to prevent federally funded organizations from engaging in political lobbying or candidate advocacy.
Now, with legal challenges emerging from Democrat-aligned groups questioning the order’s constitutionality, Rep. Hamadeh’s bill—cosponsored by Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Chair of the Congressional Election Integrity Caucus—seeks to codify these reforms in federal law, thus limiting the power of activist judges to obstruct them.
Reinforcing Executive Action Through Legislative Authority
The proposed legislation would formally adopt Executive Order 14248 into law, ensuring the provisions remain enforceable regardless of court challenges or future administrations. In a statement shared exclusively with The Gateway Pundit, Rep. Hamadeh emphasized the urgent need for robust election safeguards.
“In Arizona, we have seen what the mismanagement of voter rolls, failed election infrastructure, and corrupt courts can do to destroy voter confidence and faith in our system overall,” said Hamadeh. “We are taking swift action to rebuild citizens’ trust in our elections through comprehensive and meaningful election integrity legislation.”
Rep. Tenney, a longtime advocate for election security, added:
“It is crucial that President Trump’s EO be codified into law to ensure its full effect. President Trump and the Election Integrity Caucus are committed to ensuring our elections remain free, fair, and secure.”
Key Provisions of the Bill
According to the press release, the legislation incorporates the full scope of the executive order’s provisions. Highlights of the bill include:
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Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration: Requires government-issued documentation proving U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections.
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Federal Database Access: Grants states access to DHS and SSA systems to verify voter eligibility and citizenship status.
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Criminal Enforcement: Prioritizes DOJ prosecution of non-citizen voting and associated offenses, supported by inter-agency data sharing.
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Voter Roll Maintenance: Mandates compliance with the National Voter Registration Act and Help America Vote Act to purge outdated or ineligible records.
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Election Funding Conditions: Ties receipt of federal election-related funding to compliance with these integrity measures, including proof-of-citizenship requirements.
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Paper Ballot Mandates: Requires voter-verifiable paper ballots, explicitly banning the use of ballots where vote data is embedded in QR codes or barcodes.
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Voting System Security: Updates security requirements under Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (VVSG) 2.0 and prioritizes federal funding based on compliance.
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Election Administration Restrictions: Prohibits non-citizens from participating in any capacity in federal election administration.
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Foreign Influence Prevention: Enforces prohibitions on foreign nationals contributing to campaigns and prevents federally funded organizations from lobbying or electioneering.
Blocking Judicial Overreach
A source close to Rep. Hamadeh told The Gateway Pundit that the bill is also intended to neutralize the influence of federal judges who, the Congressman believes, are exceeding their constitutional role by blocking legitimate executive and legislative actions.
“By codifying the executive order, Congressman Hamadeh’s bill thwarts rogue activist judges who are trying to take on the powers of both the executive and legislative branches,” the source noted.
Looking Ahead
The legislation represents a cornerstone of the Trump administration’s broader strategy to secure federal elections ahead of 2026 and 2028. With high-stakes court battles underway and resistance from Democrat-controlled state governments, the bill aims to deliver clarity and legal authority to a contentious and often unclear electoral process.
If passed, this would mark a significant milestone in efforts to reform the U.S. voting system, placing citizen verification, electoral security, and rule of law at the center of federal election policy.
This is a developing story and will be updated as further details emerge.